South West · England
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Somerset
Planning driveway drainage in Somerset? We survey, measure and quote across the area, and our guide prices reflect typical South West costs.
- Guide price
- £55–£120 per linear metre
- Postcode areas
- TA, BS, BA
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
Driveway drainage and soakaways across Somerset
Driveway drainage collects surface water and takes it to somewhere it can soak away safely, usually with a linear channel drain across the drive and a soakaway crate or rubble pit in the garden. It is needed where a drive is impermeable or slopes towards the house or garage.
Even permeable drives sometimes need a channel: at the bottom of a slope towards a garage, across the top of a drive that falls to the pavement, or where clay ground drains slowly.
In Bath we can price work such as fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, setting a channel drain across a garage entrance and adding a soakaway so water stays on the property.
Prices in Somerset
For the South West, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
Driveway drainage and soakaways: £55–£120 per linear metre.
Planning in Somerset
Surface water from a drive should stay on your property or go to a suitable soakaway or surface water drain. It should not run onto the road or be connected to a foul sewer. Soakaways are sited away from buildings.
Weather and working days
The South West gets more rain than the east of England, especially on higher ground, so permeability and falls matter on every drive. We only lay resin on dry days with ground and air above about 5°C, so Bath jobs are booked with the forecast in mind.
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Somerset: questions
Is the price fixed for Somerset jobs?
Yes, once the scope and specification are agreed in writing. If hidden ground conditions turn up, we explain and agree any change with you before doing extra work.
What postcodes do you cover around Somerset?
We cover TA, BS, BA and the surrounding districts, including Bath and Weston-super-Mare.
Who approves dropped kerbs in Somerset?
Dropped kerb consent comes from your council as local highway authority. We help with the application and get your drive ready to meet the new crossing.
Other services in Somerset
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- New resin driveways (full dig-out)
- Permeable SuDS driveways
- Driveway extensions and widening
- Resin patios
- Resin garden paths
- Resin steps
- Resin pool surrounds
- Accessible resin ramps
- Excavation and sub-base
- Driveway edging and borders
- Dropped kerb applications
- Resin driveway repairs
- Resin driveway cleaning
- Resin driveway restoration
- Commercial resin surfacing
- Resin tree pits
- Anti-slip resin surfacing
- Footpaths and cycle paths
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Somerset
Tell us about your project and we will arrange a visit.
- Base, edging and drainage priced line by line
- Real blend samples shown in daylight
- Price fixed in writing once the spec is agreed
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